Brains For Hire
Each year, countless professionals leave their corporate jobs to become consultants. But launching a consultancy is a lot harder than you might think. Read story
Suzanne McGee
A Chorus of Angels
After years of flying solo, angel investors are forming into groups--and changing the rules for cash-hungry entrepreneurs. Read story
Breaking Free from Budgets
Exasperated by budgets that hamstring creativity, a growing number of companies are tossing off financial constraints--and still holding the line on spending. Read story
From Buyouts To Small Biz
Mezzanine funds, big players in the mega-mergers of the 1980s, now cast their net in search of smaller growth firms. Read story
Retiring Minds
In today's tough market, selling stock to employees may be the smartest path to an exit strategy. Read story
The Match Game
Need a million dollars or more? Thousands of new investment bankers can lend a hand. Just watch costs, and read the fine print. Read story
